The 28-year-old is leaving at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role.
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Notably, neither Leavitt nor Harp, or anyone from the Trump administration has commented on these speculations which remain unsubstantiated. Natalie J. Before she entered politics, Harp worked as a television presenter and was soon known as one of Trump’s closest aides during his campaigns and presidency. She is often seen traveling with the president and assisting him during public appearances. Media reports have described Harp as one of Trump’s most trusted aides.
Harp is an American political aide who has served as president Trump’s executive assistant since 2025.
In a social media post, Leavitt said “The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life. A person also claimed “After Karoline Leavitt announced she was leaving the WH, Natalie Harp was seen crossing Karoline’s name off a list which included Pam Bondi, Alina Habba…”, but the list went on to include Elsa from Frozen as well, so it was likely posted as a joke. Some have also referred to Harp as Trump’s “human printer” because she regularly provides him with printed news articles, talking points and briefing materials, as per The Daily Beast.
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Another noted “Natalie Harp was believed to be behind the firing of Karoline Leavitt. This is very interesting!”.
President Donald Trump replied “I totally understand and respect!,” adding, “Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections. Yet another said “Natalie Harp is believed to be behind the firing of Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt described the move as a “bittersweet decision” in a social media post shortly after Trump’s announcement. Earlier reporting noted: Leavitt said that balancing motherhood while working in “one of the world’s most demanding jobs” had been the most rewarding yet challenging period of her life. In his own social media post, he said he “totally understand[s] and respect[s]” her decision to leave, while suggesting that she would remain involved with his circle.
Earlier reporting noted: Trump did not say who could take over the high-profile position. Earlier reporting noted: Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary in ‘bittersweet decision’, Trump calls her ‘real leader’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt , who became the youngest person to assume the role, will leave her role later this month, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.
